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Maths and Science Education: the Supply of High Achievers at A Level

This paper, from the Department of Education (DfE), presented a comprehensive set of statistical analyses building up a picture of the production function for the supply of young people in England with good A levels in mathematics and science. In this way, the questions addressed are focused towards high attainers in these subjects, with the desired output being grades A and B at A level.

The focus was on traditional A level qualifications in mathematics, biological sciences, chemistry and physics, which make up the majority of mathematics and science level 3 qualifications. The paper was not intended to provide figures which would be regularly updated, but to provide in-depth insight into the statistical evidence available in May 2010.

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